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The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at University of Phoenix Stadium. New England at Seattle When: 6:30 PM ET, Sunday, February 1, 2015 Where: University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona TV: 6:30 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Patriots -1. O/U:...

PHOENIX (AP) - In previous years, the scenario for getting Super Bowl tickets at a reasonable price was simply waiting until the last possible minute to buy.That was how it played out last year in New York where many fans got into MetLife Stadium by purchasing tickets the day...

PHOENIX (AP) - Super Bowl weekend isn't just about the championship game for Snoop Dogg - it's also a reminder that the next generation of NFL greats need to develop.The rapper has for years sponsored a youth football league that has now seen several players turn pro.Running back Ronnie...

PHOENIX (AP) - Commissioner Roger Goodell says that even if no competitive advantage was gained, the New England Patriots could face increased penalties if the NFL investigation finds they violated rules by deflating footballs in the AFC championship game. Goodell says at his annual pre-Super Bowl news conference Friday: ''We...

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) - Prosecutors say Aaron Hernandez's DNA on a marijuana cigarette shared with the friend they say the ex-NFL star murdered is compelling forensic evidence of the crime.Jurors are set to hear more testimony Friday in the case against Hernandez, a day after the trial started...

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) - Former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez orchestrated the killing of a semiprofessional football player, then covered up, prosecutors charged Thursday in opening statements, while the defense countered that authorities ignored the evidence and zeroed in on their client from the beginning.The prosecution and...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Wade Phillips is returning to Denver as Gary Kubiak's defensive coordinator.Phillips, 67, interviewed for the position this week after the Broncos were rebuffed in their attempts to speak with Bengals secondary coach Vance Joseph about the position. Joseph, who has a year left on his...

PHOENIX (AP) - A day after giving the same one-sentence response at Super Bowl Media Day, Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch had another scripted answer to any questions.Lynch said ''you know why I'm here'' to every question except one. He stayed for five minutes. He came out to...

PHOENIX (AP) - Tom Brady began winning Super Bowls when Russell Wilson was still a teenager, tuning in to see the big game on TV.''Of course I remember watching Brady,'' Wilson said Tuesday. ''He won some incredible games. Incredible comebacks. Incredible throws. Incredible plays. Hopefully he doesn't make too...

CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) - New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft made a strong defense Monday night of his team's actions and integrity regarding the NFL's investigation into under-inflated footballs being used in the AFC championship game.At times sounding angry, Kraft said he expected an apology from the league once...

Feb. 1 - Super Bowl, Glendale, Ariz.Feb. 16 - First day for teams to designate franchise or transition players.Feb. 17-23 - NFL combine, Indianapolis.March 2 - Final day to designate franchise or transition players.March 10 - All teams must be under the 2015 salary cap; all 2014 player contracts...

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - The Chicago Bears have hired Jay Rodgers as their defensive line coach.Rodgers follows new Bears coach John Fox from Denver, where he spent the past six seasons on the staff. Rodgers oversaw the Broncos' defensive line the past three years. He worked with two...